Drinking Water Distribution News

  1. AWWA Statement On LCRI Petition 12/13/2024

    The American Water Works Association (AWWA) on Dec. 13, 2024, filed a Petition for Review of the Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. AWWA CEO David LaFrance released the following statement...

  2. Diehl Metering Acquires Preventio For Enhanced Leak Detection 12/2/2024

    Diehl Metering GmbH, a global leader in smart metering solutions, acquired PREVENTIO GmbH, a German-based technology startup specializing in leakage management and predictive maintenance.

  3. Transformed Leakage Technology Can Tackle Resource Challenge 11/28/2024

    There has been a transformation in leakage technology over the past five years, with new systems now available that improve performance, keeping more water in supply, writes Roland Leslie, Ovarro’s UK & Ireland sales lead, ahead of the Annual Leakage Conference taking place in Birmingham, UK, 2-3 December 2024.

  4. Arkansas City Cuts Non-Revenue Water Loss By Nearly 50 Percent With Xylem Advanced Metering Infrastructure 11/22/2024

    The City of Hot Springs took decisive steps to reduce non-revenue water loss by nearly 50 percent using advanced digital solutions from Xylem (NYSE: XYL).

  5. Versatile Pump Solutions For Handling Challenging Fluids 11/21/2024

    Selecting the right pump solution for corrosive, hazardous, and otherwise challenging fluids is a critical decision for businesses in industries ranging from chemical manufacturing to water treatment.

  6. LeakNavigator Delivers 80% Conversion Rate For Southern Water 11/19/2024

    The water company’s Water Resources Management Plan 2024 sets out long-term plans to more than halve leakage by 2050 through a combination of new technologies and enhanced monitoring, using tools such as acoustic sensors and digitalised management systems.

  7. Louisville Water Protects Homeowners From Costly Leaks With Newly Launched WaterPro Protection Plan 11/12/2024

    Nearly one in five Louisville Water customers experiences a water leak each year, leading to unexpected and costly water bills.

  8. AFC SEMPER RPM Helps Portland, Tennessee, Gain System Knowledge And Improve Non-Revenue Water 11/11/2024

    A key component of operating a water system is understanding and monitoring water pressure. By doing so, water utilities can see pressure drops and surges and respond accordingly to prevent leaks and main breaks, while delivering valuable water services to customers. The city of Portland, Tennessee, is no exception.

  9. Eastside Utility District To Modernize Water Network In Tennessee With Itron's Smart Water Solution 11/6/2024

    Itron, Inc. (NASDAQ: ITRI), which is innovating new ways for utilities and cities to manage energy and water, announced that Eastside Utility District (EUD), a water provider serving Tennessee, is deploying Itron’s Smart Water Solutions to enhance operations and modernize its water network.

  10. EPA Head Of Water Office Visits Pennsylvania To Tout $10M In Funding To Replace Lead Pipes And Upgrade Water Infrastructure 11/1/2024

    The head of U.S. EPA’s Office of Water, Bruno Pigott, joined Congresswoman Summer Lee (D-PA) in Pittsburgh and Congressman Chris Deluzio (D-PA) in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, to meet with community leaders and highlight federally supported water infrastructure improvement projects under the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America Agenda, such as lead pipe replacements and wastewater treatment upgrades that are ensuring clean, safe water for communities.